Recovery

“I am responsible for my reaction to others behaviors.” Jenna B.

Cody speaks:

For starters, simply speaking, if it is even a question of whether you're an addict or not, it's a good chance you are…

We are going to provide you with resources, how to obtain resources, and how to know if you're suffering from the disease of addiction. Remember, it is not only you who suffers. Addiction has a great impact on family members, spouses, friends, employers, employees, co-workers and others. That's something we drug addicts do not consider while using! We cannot be sure how other states provide funding, treatment, and support services. Help is available! If you are a drug addict reading this, or a concerned family member or friend, feeling there's no hope, please follow these suggestions. This is what has been keeping me clean since July 3rd, 2002.

Put the pride down and surrender yourself to get the full benefits of treatment.

Contact your nearest Department of Social and Health Services to find out their programs. Be patient, it can be a process. Don't hesitate to tell them your problems – if you're a full-blown drug addict, tell them – don't sugarcoat anything. The more they know the more they can help.

Please… please… please… get in touch with a 12-step program. Click on the links below to find one in your area. They have been helping people stay clean and sober for many, many years -including me-, and all the other recovering drug addicts I know. This is very important!

Get in touch with other recovering drug addicts. They will help you through this process. You can find them at any 12-step meeting. Remember, there are people who have been right in your position and gotten help. It comes back to the surrender thing… it can save your life!!!

Remember, this is not just a phase you're going through, this is a disease! Addiction is classified as a disease for these reasons: it's a progressive illness; there is treatment available; there is no known cure; and it will kill you if not treated.

It is not advisable to trade one drug for another. In a drug addicts' mind, we make it ok; but in a recovery sense, it's just an excuse.

I hope these will help you get started in hope for recovery, hope for a loved ones' recovery, or hope for a friends' recovery.

Layne’s Legacy

“ I believe…he was sent from Heaven as a spokesperson for the sufferers.”
Rob M.

“… he seemed to have an aura, or an air about him that exuded kindness and sadness at the same time. With regard to the music, well, clearly he was a genius.”
Jonathan S.

“How do you want to be remembered?”
Aunt Pat

"I listen to Layne's music on a daily basis. I do not use any drugs at all. I can still relate a lot of my personal situations to his. He was an amazing musician and to this day I use his music to compare to my life. I respect him more than any other musician/band ever."Angelo F.

“…that shattering voice of raw emotion talent and passion.”
Mindy C.

“I guess I'm grieving over the fact music will never be like it was and he truly had the most magnificent and roaringly awesome voice to be a skinny little guy! He could make "Mary Had A Little Lamb" rock out.”
Mindy C.

"I find such comfort and pure joy at the sound of his voice and in his music. I truly truly wish he had more years in this world. But how lucky are we for what precious time we had and the music that will always remain.
Megan M.

"Layne and other phenomenal and creative musicians left us with the eternal gift of their talents and passions."
J.W.

"I myself have never had a drug problem but pain is universal and can effect anybody who is touched by a piece of art such as music, film, painting, etc. I really appreciate the contributions to music that Layne made during his time here."
Brian G.

"Although I never met Layne, I like to think that he is watching over me. He is my hero. “
Marco C.